Presentation Guidelines

Welcome and thank you for your commitment to GTEC 2008! The following guidelines will help you design and deliver an exciting and educational presentation.

KEEP IN TOUCH WITH US!
Your contact for the Conference is:
Madeleine Saikaley, or (613)736-9851 ext. 119

IF YOU ARE DELIVERING YOUR PRESENTATION AS PART OF A PANEL:

• Keep in contact with the chairperson from the session planning stage through to the actual presentation. If you have a problem reaching the chairperson, let us know.
• Get to know the other speakers on your panel. Familiarity among panelists improves the quality of the session and gives you the opportunity to network with your colleagues.
• Make sure you are clear about the format of the session, your role and those of the other speakers on the panel

DELIVERING YOUR PRESENTATION:
GTEC 2008 has established a reputation for providing programs that deliver pure education - not product pitches. Our own mission to be an independent and reliable source of advanced knowledge is compromised when speakers present marketing information. Pitching rather than teaching reflects poorly on both the speaker and his or her company.

Our conference attendees have repeatedly affirmed this principle when giving us post-event feedback. Providing conference attendees with what they want will benefit all of us.

That said, please note that marketing opportunities are available as part of the greater GTEC 2008 event. Please visit the Showcase.

Note: Handouts are allowed in the session rooms as long as you notify and receive approval from your contact.

TIPS FOR MAKING SLIDES

1. TYPE SIZE
   Make your slides legible! Do not use type smaller than 18 points. No one beyond the first few rows of the audience can read type smaller than this.
2. POWER POINT TEMPLATE FOR YOUR PERUSAL download this powerpoint template to use as the basis for your presentation
3. TEXT CONTRAST
   Use high-contrast text and graphics only (i.e., dark type on a light background). The more contrast you have between background and type, the more your words will stand out.
4. TEXT FONT & COLOR
   Use Arial for template font. Use black type only. Other colors may look great on a monitor, but are often illegible when projected.
5. CLUTTER
   Do not use more than six lines of text per slide. More text will clutter your slide and lessen its legibility. Too many lines, graphs, typefaces and sizes detract from the message you are trying to communicate.
6. CHARTS AND GRAPHS
   Complex graphics do not reproduce clearly. The audience will not be able to comprehend a graph that is too detailed and your message will be lost. A common error is using a system configuration drawing. Communicate your message either by text or by dividing graphics over several slides.

IMPORTANT
Please remember that the emphasis of your session is the exploration of key issues. Stay away from sales pitches as they generally create ill will among the attendees.

PRESENTER INFORMATION:

• Define acronyms, speak slowly and clearly.
Be careful not to make comments that may be construed as offensive to attendees.
• Deliver a high-energy presentation in order to keep the audience involved; utilize demos, humour and group participation.
• Arrive at the assigned room location 10 minutes before the session begins.
• Be sure that the session begins and ends on time.
• Please allow time during your session for questions and comments from participants.

Thank you for your involvement in the event. Please contact us if we can be of any assistance as you prepare for the conference.